Guide to Reporting VSPP through Softcat Please find below a detailed guide on how to download your usage from your usage meter tool and subm it your monthly usage report via eCAT for processing. Usage Meter Tool Service Provider to download and install the latest version of the usage meter tool – https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/get-download?downloadGroup=UMSV33 Nb. Service Providers must be registered users of the site in order to download the vCloud Usage Meter tool.
Usage Meter Tool must be dow nloaded in advance of reporting and run through the month to calculate accurate figures for reporting. Usage Meter FAQs can be s upplied in a separate document. The vCloud Usage Meter User’s guide provides instructions for installation and configuration. The guide is available for download at
https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/get-download?downloadGroup=UMSV33 Reporting th
Customer will need to submit all VSPP reports by the 10 of the month, reporting one month in arrea rs. Reports to be submitted via eCAT - https://www.softcat.com/ecat/ How to Report
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Launch Usage Meter Tool
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Select REPORT
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Select Monthly Usage from Report Type drop down box
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Select Service Provider
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Select month of usage
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Per-VM Memory Cap is auto-complete at 24
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Click browse
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Report is generated and is shown as follows:
VMware Reporting Portal Monthly Reporting Guide – eCAT/ iasset Single Sign on 1. Login to the eCAT portal https://www.softcat.com/ecat (If you need to reset your eCAT password this can be done on the same link)
2. Click on My Account, this can be located along the top eCAT toolbar.
3. Select the SPLA Ordering option, this will take you to your order pad page, on the left hand si de you will have a VMware box.
4. Click on the VMware Box on the left hand s ide of the page. The portal will automatically log you into your ias set account;
5. Select Monthly Reporting from the tool bar – You will need to select Not Opened, this will take you to your live , you usage report. If you have previously opened your usage report this can be accessed again under Pending SP can continue to edit your us age report from here.
6. Contract Collection Details window will open. Within this window you will need to enter in t he usage details for each product on the contract in the Utilised Units column. The VMware reporting portal will require you to report on vGB RAM which is g iven to you by the Monthly Usage report generated in the Usage Meter tool. If you have zero usage for the m onth please select the zero report box.
7. The top line of the Us age Report will update with: a. The total Utilised Units: this is a total of the utilised units across all products on the contract, which is a result of the points entered for each product multiplied by the Points Per Unit (PPU) value e.g. 100 points at 7 PPU = total 700 points usage.
b. The Overage Units: any units used above the contracted amounted e.g. 3600 units contracted, 4200 units used in the month = 600 overage units
c. The Total Points: this is the greater of the t otal units used in the month or the minimum contracted units. d. The Total Amount: this will show the total value of the monthly report based on the contract currency and the configured contract price/overage unit price. 6. You will need to complete the SP PO# field, this needs to be your official PON number, So ftcat will invoice you against this number.
8. Once the monthly report has been completed, click on the Commit button. You will receive a confirmation. Once your order has been completed on the portal, Softcat will in turn place the usage with VMware and invoice you. If you have any questions or feedback regarding the site please contact
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